Gatlin works out, won't be signed
Houston Texans11/30/2006 9:00 AM The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans worked out former Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin on Wednesday, but the team is not interested in signing him. In April, Gatlin, 24, was banned from track and field for eight years because he tested positive for a banned substance. Now he is looking to start a football career despite never having played in college. "It's my understanding that he never played football before, but he can run really, really fast," said Texans HC Gary Kubiak, who did not attend the workout. "A lot of teams in the league have worked him out over the course of the past month. From (general manager) Rick's ( Smith) perspective, he was very impressive. Read more